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Wildfires Burn Across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida
Fires broke out around the country Monday night, sending fire departments to fight the blazes across Midwestern states and in the swamplands of Florida. Authorities in some of the states credited high temperatures and low humidity with creating hazardous fire-prone conditions, with strong wind gusts fueling the flames. In others, officials had yet to determine the causes.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Changes its Name to Reflect Numerous Advancements in Services Provided to Montgomery County
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has officially changed its name to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. The name change underscores the advancement in medicine and services now available in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands has been serving the community for more than three decades and has consistently expanded as the needs of the community have evolved and increased.
Houston Business and Community Leader Deavra Daughtry Graduates from Exclusive International Executive Program at Harvard Business School
Houston self-made business woman and community leader Deavra Daughtry recently graduated with a certificate from the exclusive Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School alongside international business owners. Participants represent a diverse range of organizations from around the world and hold dual roles as owner and CEO or Managing Director of firms with annual sales ranging from several million to billions of dollars.
The Ensemble Theatre Honors King in a Magnificent Way
On April 4, 1968, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 39, was shot to death in Memphis TN while standing on a hotel balcony. Dr. King, the praised civil rights leader, arrived in Memphis on April 3rd and delivered the final speech of his life, known today as the “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” address, in which he spoke of his own mortality.
Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing Civil Rights Guarantees Proposed to Be Weakened
In just a few weeks, civil rights and housing advocates will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Just four days following the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the law on April 10, 1968.
Oscar Pereiro: Spanish Cyclist's Bittersweet Tour de France Victory
As Oscar Pereiro crossed the line for the last time in the 2006 Tour de France, there was no celebration, no adulation from the crowd.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Returns to McAllen in South Texas to Demand that the Trump Administration Effectively Expedite the Family Reunification Process
Jackson Lee— “Indeed, it appears as if the President’s lack of response to the letter I led is indicative of the administration’s overall tact towards legitimate inquiries for oversight, like that which is prescribed by Article I of the Constitution. Despite the fact that a federal judge ordered the reunification of children under age 5 by a date certain, last week the Department of Homeland Security indicated that about 50% of these children were reunited by the date prescribed by the court, and that at least 2,551 of children remain still separated from their parents.”
US drug overdose deaths rose 7% in 2017 and doubled over a decade, CDC reports
More than 72,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2017, up nearly 7% from 2016, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2017 preliminary death count for all 50 states and the District of Columbia represents a twofold increase over a decade, the CDC says.
Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny
Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for playing Julius, the overworked dad on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, a tough guy in the feature franchise “The Expendables,” the loveable goofball in “White Chicks,” or his appearances in Old Spice commercials.
Parents of Kelsey Berreth believe she was killed in a custody dispute
It's been almost three months since Kelsey Berreth's toddler has seen her mom. Three months since anyone has seen the Colorado mother alive.
Cuba cruise ban causes confusion and uncertainty among travelers
The last remaining US cruise ship in Havana Harbor, Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas, departed Cuba on Wednesday afternoon.
Another 100 million consumers at risk from Capital One Bank data breach
Largest bank breach affects 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 bank accounts
A second major disclosure of major consumer data breach was announced on July 29 by Capital One Bank. That same day, the FBI arrested a suspect was charged with stealing the personal information on March 22 and 23. The apparent focus of the financial theft was credit card applications filed with the bank between 2005-2019.
No Doubt Global Warming Is a Reality
Record fires in Oregon and California. Floods in Houston and New York. Deadly winter storms in Texas. Droughts across much of the west. Flash floods in England and Germany. Blinding dust storms in China. 100-year cyclones devastate Fiji and Indonesia. Deadly droughts across sub-Saharan Africa. Wildfires in Greece and Italy. The year is not over yet, but in the United States and across the world, the toll in lives and destruction is growing in storms of biblical proportion.
Shaquille O'Neal reiterates desire to buy NBA team, wants to 'go back home'
Four-time NBA champion and 2000 NBA MVP Shaquille O'Neal has sent out a cryptic message reiterating his wish to invest in an NBA team, after rebuffing reports earlier this month that he wanted to buy the Phoenix Suns.
Democrats won the Senate after flipping Georgia last year. The state could be pivotal once again
The fight for control of the US Senate could come down to Georgia -- again.
Florida rejects 41% of new math textbooks, citing critical race theory among its reasons
The Florida Department of Education announced Friday the state has rejected more than 50 math textbooks from next school year's curriculum, citing references to critical race theory among reasons for the rejections.
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Hosts Community Appreciation Event
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) today hosted a Community Appreciation Event with a number of notable guests including Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Mazda Motor Corporation CEO Akira Marumoto and Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda, as well as dozens of elected and community leaders and Team ONE* partner companies who contributed to the successful start of MTM.
“Quit Playin”
In 2022 Frugal is all the Rage!
True story. When I was 30 years old, all I wanted to be was a six-figure “Nicca.” I know the N-word bothers you, but “Que es lo que es!” (It is what it is!) And that’s exactly what I wanted to be. But nowadays, $100,000 ain't enough to keep up with the "Joneses." Listen up if you're 20 to 39 and think you're a real “Henry” (high earner- not rich yet). Let me spit some real game. In 2022 you will have to get smarter. Frugalness is in vogue. It’s all the rage! “Don’t break a dollar to spend a dime” is what mama always quoted as a caveat of caution; think before you part with your hard-earned money.
Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds
An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport.
The Story of the Orcas and the Salmon, On the Endangered Species Act's 50th Birthday
Thanks to 20th century aquariums and marine theme parks, orcas – also known as killer whales – are the most iconic whales in America. When the public learned their captivity involved torture, orca shows disappeared from those parks, as they should have. Now there are signs that certain groups of orcas could disappear entirely.
